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Paula & Randall | Harbor Springs Christmas Tree Elopement

Paula & Randall travelled north to have the most dreamy Christmas elopement. Choosing to exchange their vows at the majestic Downtown Harbor Springs Christmas Tree and celebrating with a hot drink and s’mores at the Boyne Highlands Enchanted Trail.

Every intentional detail, tables numbered honoring their married loved ones, all the romantic fall vibes and a dance floor that didn’t stop.
You knew Travis and Chris were special before I even got to Stonecliffe and had already met people gus

After their wedding at the Somewhere in Time Gazebo, they’ve come back for their anniversary each year. Same island, same lilacs, always the girls. 🥰

🏷️ Mackinac Island Lilacs • Northern Michigan Photographer • Upper Peninsula Pho

Chapel Loop at Pictured Rocks has been on my list to finish forever, when Viet called wanting to do something adventurous and wild, this was the place.

They started their hike early, while the light was soft and the forest was quiet.
I had set out

Atreyu • 2026 🎓 senior sunday
We headed to some of his favorite places in the UP; with stops like Tahquamenon Fall, family cabin he grew up at and ended the day at the Mackinac Bridge for his senior pictures up north.

🏷️ Tahquamenon Falls &

Started the year out with these two getting engaged on the SkyBridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain 🥰 it truly is such a quiet and magical treasure to propose on during the winter.

Now is the part of the year where all those pictures I took over the past year can finally get a little love.
So with that, Skully the Skelly in September. 💀🎨🪴
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🏷️ Northern Michigan Photographer • Upper Peninsula Photographer • Hallow

The perfect moment you’re on vacation, you have the secret garden all to yourself and she says yes! 🥹 proposing on Mackinac Island never loses its magic 💚

Meet Beets. 🐽🖤🥹
I cannot wait to spend some more time with this little guy and see all the adventures he goes on.

A proposal at Arch Rock on Mackinac Island—just the two of them, their horses, and the quiet sound of birds and the waves below them. Still in love with this session. It was such a blast getting to document something so sweet and unique for the

We celebrated one niece a few weekends ago, and this weekend it’s this girl’s turn! The last step of graduating was the party. So proud of you Liv!!!

Feels like fall was yesterday and we were doing their engagement photos and, now BAM, it's wedding day and we're heading to watch these two tie the knot and celebrate their love for each other and the life they're building together.

Flashback to this sunny beach day with these two 🩵 Can’t believe it’s already here! Today they’re becoming Mr. & Mrs., surrounded by their favorite people—and I’m so lucky to be part of it.

Today we get to celebrate my niece marrying the love of her life 💚 here’s to their love, their faith and all their strength coming together today. I love you both!

A wedding trend I can fully get behind: bring your wedding attire on your honeymoon and book a session with a local photographer! ✨ Too often, wedding portraits get rushed in the whirlwind of the day—this is the perfect way to slow down, be ful

We’re Vacation Bound ✈️
Just a reminder we are on vacation and our connection to the outside world is limited. We will return and catch up on anything we miss on Friday 2/7/2025. Stay warm & we’ll see you soon! 🫶

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